Conformity vs Individuality Can you imagine living in a country where speaking your mind can cost you your life? In the United States today people can discuss politics dress the way they want and live their own life. Conformity versus individuality is an important part of today 's society as well as Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. individuality is the character of a particular person that distinguishes them from others of the same kind .In a society where individuality is promoted people are able to express how they feel about certain parts of life positively or negatively. Clarisse McClellan is a perfect example of individuality she was able to question her surroundings and form her own opinions making her a unique character in the book . In more restricted societies an …show more content…
These problems between conformity and individuality occur in modern day society every day similar to the issues against women in the islamic culture. These women are forced to conform to their culture due to the harsh punishments that can be dealt due to a public opinion against the rules. “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth” (John F Kennedy.) Naturally everyone wants to belong and be accepted by others by conforming but over time you begin to lose your own individuality to achieve the feeling of being accepted by your peers. by conforming but over time you begin to lose your own individuality to achieve the feeling of being accepted by your peers. Conformity and individuality if too extreme can be very harmful as a society and a single person. There should be a balance between individuality and conformity rather than being completely one or the other. Making an effort to keep that balance can make each individual become a great leader. The best leaders have their individuality and their leadership without compromising the values that are important to the